Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
201. _____________and the Government’s Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy have announced training 10,000 women in cybersecurity and cyber wellness in the country.
1. Oppo India
2. Infosys
3. Google India
4. MasterCard
5. Meta
Option “1” is correct. Oppo India and the Government’s Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy have announced training 10,000 women in cybersecurity and cyber wellness in the country. The initiative of the partnership between Oppo India and CSC is to empower rural and semi-urban women through the ‘Cyber Sangini’ Programme, which is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
202. Give the name of Hindustani vocalist Padma Vibhushan who has been conferred with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award.
Option “5” is correct. Hindustani vocalist Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Prabha Atre was conferred with the the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award at the hands of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
203. India has emerged as one of the top three countries in the world where the area under organic agriculture expanded the maximum in 2020. Which country has been emerged first under organic agriculture expansion in 2020?
1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Uruguay
4. Cuba
5. Italy
Option “1” is correct. The total increase under organic cultivation globally in 2020 was 3 million hectares (mh), out of which Argentina accounted for 7,81,000 hectares (up by 21 per cent), followed by Uruguay at 5,89,000 hectares (28 per cent) and India at 3,59,000 hectares.
204. Out of total 34 lakh organic producers in the world, 16 lakh farmers in India are into certified organic farming. Which Indian state became the first State in the world to become fully organic?
Option “3” is correct. Sikkim became the first State in the world to become fully organic. The top three states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Maharashtra — account for about half the area under organic cultivation.
205. The theme for National Voter’s Day, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’ is dedicated to voters which conveys individual’s feeling and aspiration towards participation in the electoral process through power of their vote. On which day National Voter’s Day is observed?
1. 26th January
2. 28th January
3. 29th January
4. 25th January
5. 27th January
Option “4” is correct. Election Commission of India is celebrating 13th National Voters’ Day on 25th January 2023. This day is celebrated on 25 January to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. It is celebrated every year with a particular theme. It not only encourages the youth to participate in the electoral process but also focuses that the Right to vote as the basic right.
206. Which country has announced a new federal investment to build and commercialise the world’s first photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum computer?
1. Germany
2. Canada
3. USA
4. India
5. China
Option “2” is correct. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new federal investment to build and commercialise the world’s first photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum computer. According to a news release from the Prime Minster’s website, the investment of 40 million Canadian dollars ($32 million) will enable Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., a Toronto-based Canadian quantum computing company, to develop the quantum computer.
207. With which country India signed an MOU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building, and Co-Productions o expand the reach of DD India Channel to showcase the country’s progress through programs focusing on the economy, technology, social development, and also the rich cultural heritage?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Bangladesh
3. Maldives
4. South Sudan
5. Egypt
Option “5” is correct. India and Egypt signed an MOU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building, and Co-Productions between Prasar Bharati and the National Media Authority of Egypt. The MoUs were exchanged between the two countries in the presence of the Prime Minister of India and the President of Egypt following the delegation-level talks between the two sides at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
208. The United Nations (UN) has cut its GDP growth forecast for India for calendar year 2023 to how much percent due to the effect of tighter monetary policy and weak global demand?
1. 6.4%
2. 5.8%
3. 7.2%
4. 8.3%
5. 4.9%
Option “2” is correct. The United Nations (UN) has cut its GDP growth forecast for India for calendar year 2023 to 5.8 percent, citing the effect of tighter monetary policy and weak global demand.
209. Give the name of renowned architecture and Pritzker Prize winner who is widely revered for his contribution in the field of architecture, has passed away recently.
1. Bimal Patel
2. Hafeez Contractor
3. Dr. Balkrishna Doshi
4. Charles Correa
5. Hasmukh Patel
Option “3” is correct. Dr Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, who is widely revered for his contribution in the field of architecture, has passed away. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi will be the recipient of the 2022 Royal Gold Medal.
210. Which of the following entity has released a discussion paper on the securitisation of stressed assets framework as a way to improve the quality of the sale and resolution of such accounts?
1. Bombay Stock Exchange
2. National Statistical Office
3. Finance Ministry
4. SEBI
5. Reserve Bank of India
Option “5” is correct. The Reserve Bank of India released a discussion paper on the securitisation of stressed assets framework as a way to improve the quality of the sale and resolution of such accounts.
